Course Details in 2018/19 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Financial Reporting
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 30439
Module Lead
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Guided independent study-70 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module is designed to introduce students to financial reporting and the key financial statements used to provide information on the position, performance and liquidity of an entity. Students will be provided with knowledge of, and exposure to, the content, structure and limitations of financial reports. The module will also cover the interpretation and reporting of financial accounting information and help students to develop analytical skills through the study of accounting problems.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: explain the need for the provision of accounting information and the framework within which financial performance is evaluated and reported in the UK; produce financial statements and calculate financial ratios; appraise alternative valuation approaches; interpret the information revealed in published profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and cash flow statements; demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the various different sources of finance available to business ventures in general and limited companies in particular.
Assessment	30439-01 : 2 Hour Examination : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 100% 2-hour written, unseen exam Reassessment: 100% 2-hour written, unseen exam
Other	Dubai-based duplicate of Birmingham-based module 07 21079
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